Nah, I only use it for occasional things like toggling my mic and webcam in Zoom and adjusting volume. And then I have a macro that turns off my computer.
Yep! P1P
It is!
A guy who runs a local print shop gave it to me when I was picking up some other stuff. I'm not sure if he ever ended up selling them but he does have some other ITYSL merch.
Thank you!
You're looking at a nude egg.
Nope, they just weren't being used and were the right rows to go with the ISO.
Right now 7, 8, and 9 are mute, volume down, volume up. 4 and 5 toggle my mic and webcam in Zoom, 6 needs to be mapped to something still, and Return definitely does not toggle a mouse jiggler.
First handwired design/build
First handwired design/build
I designed this little desk-mounted macropad last week and finally got around to wiring it up yesterday. It was a fun little project but I’m not great at soldering so the wiring was a bit challenging. Really happy with how it turned out, though!
Specs:
- Raspberry Pi Pico MCU
- Gateron Oil Kings
- Drop Dasher
Yep, this is how!
haha thank you!
Final few days to join the Qazimodo group buy!
Qazimodo group buy is open through Monday, November 25th!
Qazimodo is an aluminum Vial-compatible QAZ-ish keyboard with an exploded right column of 3 keys, inspired by the Vault 35 HHKB and my friend who hates 40s.
Details:
- Aluminum case
- Top mounted
- 3 degree typing angle
- POM switch plate
- STM32F072-based hot-swap PCB
Kit contents:
- 1 case (top and bottom)
- 1 hot-swap PCB
- 1 POM plate
- Hardware (case screws and plate screws)
- 4 SKUF silicone feet
Vendor:
- Myself, purchases can be made at Quasi Keys
Price:
- $250 USD plus shipping (and import fees and taxes depending on location)
Group buy dates:
- Group buy will be open November 11 to 25.
ETA:
- Q2 2025
Links:
GB channel av
Thank you! I'll take a look at Keebtalk!
Depending on where you live, you might run into my friend taking these photos in the woods.
Haha, it was a joke that got out of hand and people were into it!
Qazimodo - A QAZ-ish board with an exploded right column
Qazimodo group buy is now open!
Qazimodo is an aluminum Vial-compatible QAZ-ish keyboard with an exploded right column of 3 keys, inspired by the Vault 35 HHKB and my friend who hates 40s.
Details:
- Aluminum case
- Top mounted
- 3 degree typing angle
- POM switch plate
- STM32F072-based hot-swap PCB
Kit contents:
- 1 case (top and bottom)
- 1 hot-swap PCB
- 1 POM plate
- Hardware (case screws and plate screws)
- 4 SKUF silicone feet
Vendor:
- Myself, purchases can be made at Quasi Keys
Price:
- $250 USD plus shipping (and import fees and taxes depending on location)
Group buy dates:
- Group buy will be open November 11 to 25.
ETA:
- Q2 2025
Links:
GB channel available on the [40s Discor
The current PCB doesn't have ISO support, but you're not the first person who has asked and I do like ISO... I might need to make one in the future.
Qazimodo design revisions
I mentioned in a previous post that I made a few design changes to the Qazimodo case and wanted to highlight those changes.
New vs old design photos here.
- Removed the visible seam between the top and bottom of the case. Now the bottom is inserted into the top. This helps a ton with alignment which was a bit of an issue with the first iteration and it helps smooth out the curve.
- USB port improvements. The first USB port was pretty small and didn’t work with some cables. It also didn’t flow smoothly with the curve.
- Doubled the number of bottom screws to help prevent pinging and make things more sturdy.
I designed it in Fusion, 3d printed several prototypes, and then had a manufacturer CNC these out of aluminum. It was a huge learning experience.
I’m a little biased since I designed this keyboard, but the main layout was inspired by the Vault 35 HHKB which has been my favorite layout for quite a while!
Purple Qazimodo prototype
Last week I sent this purple Qazimodo prototype to my good friend (chellekeebs on Instagram) and she took these amazing photos of it. Love how it looks with Lilac Dreams.
I was very close to not doing a purple case but I’m so glad I did!
Haha totally understand!
It’s not for everyone but you do get used to it surprisingly fast.
I first got into 40s because I wanted more free desk space and then I moved to a 35%. My friend always said my 35 didn’t have enough keys so I designed this layout as a joke but enough people liked it that I decided to actually make it.
In my default layout, QAZ are mapped to Esc, Tab, Shift and I use the keys on the right for macros.
Does this mean you won’t be joining the GB?
Updated Qazimodo prototypes arrived this week!
Made some design updates based on feedback I received from a couple fellow keyboard designers and I just received the first two prototypes this week. Super happy with how they turned out.
This layout was made for speed
This was an actual typing test using the QAZ keys over on the right side which is less horrible than I imagined it would be. I probably got lucky, though, because there weren't many Q's or Z's in my test.
Family photo
Top: KBt RE: 66, Akko Mod 005 Middle: Zoom 65, Qazimodo Bottom: Vault 35, Daisy 40, mISO 34
Qazimodo
Qazimodo interest check is now open!
Qazimodo is an aluminum Vial-compatible QAZ-ish keyboard with an exploded right column of 3 keys, inspired by the Vault 35 HHKB.
Details:
- Aluminum case
- Top mounted
- 3 degree typing angle
- POM switch plate (subject to change)
- STM32F072-based PCB
Obsessed with GMK Polybius
GMK Polybius on Qazimodo. Plus a modded Game Boy Pocket.
Qazimodo prototype
I started designing the Qazimodo in February and just got the first aluminum case from the manufacturer a couple days ago. Very happy with how it turned out.
Built my Vault 35 yesterday
Vault 35 by MechVault
- Lubed Banana Milk Tactiles
- Akko Cream MDA keycaps
- Everglide stabs